Fisheries Technician: Dam Fish Data & Surveys

Environmental Assessment Services, LLC; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 63,991,000 - 85,017,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life/dis.

401k with match

Health & Welfare Funds

Job summary

Environmental Assessment Services, LLC is hiring Fisheries Technicians for full-time work at Lower Granite Dam. The role involves sampling juvenile and non-salmonid fish, recording data, and reporting findings to state and federal agencies.

The position requires adaptability to shift work, including weekends, holidays, and early mornings, with housing may be provided nearby. A natural resources degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating health of juvenile salmonids.
• Experience with handling fish and anesthetizing fish.
• Experience at a hydroelectric project smolt collection facility.
• Ability to follow established protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sampling fish at hydroelectric projects and identify species.
• Record data in spreadsheets and write weekly/annual reports.
• Conduct juvenile/adult fishway inspections and ensure USACE criteria.
• Assist with production of annual reports distributed to agencies.
• Assist with maintenance and recovery of fish from dewatered areas.

Skills

Fisheries sampling

Fish handling

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Protocol adherence

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in natural resources

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)

Job description

Environmental Assessment Services, LLC is hiring Fisheries Technicians for full-time work at Lower Granite Dam. The role involves sampling juvenile and non-salmonid fish, recording data, and reporting findings to state and federal agencies.

The position requires adaptability to shift work, including weekends, holidays, and early mornings, with housing may be provided nearby. A natural resources degree is preferred.